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Amsterdam - city of canals

June 13, 2016

The best way to discover the Dutch capital is to travel along the city's network of 160 canals. In the 17th century, shipping and trade helped to make Amsterdam wealthy.

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Amsterdam
Image: picture-alliance/dpa/W. Grubitzsch

Amsterdam - City of canals